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The Grand Encore of Silliness

A Whimsical Stroll Through Absurdity

By Tim CarmichaelPublished about a month ago 1 min read

In a world where socks go missing,

and cats plot their reign,

let’s embark on a quest for laughter,

with silliness as our chain.

Grab your left shoe and right elbow,

dance like there’s no tomorrow,

shake your head in deliberation,

as you ponder the wisdom of a sparrow.

What if the moon was just a giant cookie,

and the stars were sprinkles of delight?

Would we bake a pie made of stardust,

and serve it to folks on a moonlit night?

Picture a penguin in a top hat,

waddling down the street so proud,

getting lost in a city of ice cream,

screaming joyfully, “I'm a cloud!”

Imagine a tree that sings lullabies,

to the weary squirrels up high

they’d drift off, dreaming of acorns,

while the breeze croons a sweet goodbye.

Let’s stumble upon a garden of giggles,

where flowers bloom in bursts of cheer,

watered by the tears of happy clowns,

turning every frown into a merry leer.

So here’s to the moments, funny and rare,

to the laughter that dances in the air,

let your heart be light, your spirit soar,

and remember, life’s a grand encore!

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About the Creator

Tim Carmichael

Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Aspen Marie about a month ago

    Well this was the sparkle in my day! Thanks Tim for this merry meander. I dearly wish for a tree to sing me lullabies...

  • JBazabout a month ago

    I so needed a happy tone to my day. A good reminder not to take life so serious.

  • Archery Owlabout a month ago

    Beautifully silly 😛

  • K.B. Silver about a month ago

    Wonderfully uplifting, so much to smile about. 👏👏✨

  • Tiffany Gordonabout a month ago

    Simply Fabulous! 🥰

  • Andrew C McDonaldabout a month ago

    Whimsical, humorous and enjoyable. Great work Tim. I really like this.

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